IKE product updates: 2025 year in review

Recapping our latest developments in overhead distribution asset management

2025 brought significant improvements across the IKE portfolio – the addition of new automation capabilities that transform the analysis of pole imagery, enhancements to our pole loading analysis modeling capabilities, and a continued focus on integrations to get your asset data where you need it, to name a few. As always, our development work focuses on making overhead infrastructure management processes faster, more accurate, and more flexible for the electric utilities, communications providers, and engineering firms that rely on us.

Major feature releases

IKE Office Pro: The essential platform for analyzing and managing utility field data

• Launch of PolePilot™ – AI-powered image recognition that automatically detects wires, equipment, and heights of attachments – the latest in our intelligent automation offerings aimed at simplifying workflows and reducing manual effort (read about our other AI/ML applications for double wood detection and NJUNS ticketing)
• Pole loading analysis (PLA) Integrations – More robust integrations with IKE PoleForeman, Bentley SPIDAcalc, and GeoSpatial Innovations Distribution Design Studios (DDS) (beta)
• Bulk Import – Easily import new data and edit existing data using an Excel-based form template. Validated dropdown options make imports faster and virtually error-free
• Reverse Geocoding – Automatic address lookups

IKE Device: The most accurate, efficient tool for utility field data collection

• Compass Calibration Reminders – Weekly prompts to ensure field data accuracy
• Smarter Storage Alerts – Clear notifications at 75%, 90%, and 100% capacity
• Actionable Error Messages – Include error codes and direct links to support articles

IKE PoleForeman: Industry-leading pole loading analysis software

• Concurrent Analysis – Run multiple National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) cases simultaneously with combined reporting
• CSV Import – Streamline project creation and topography definition
• Manual Sag and Tension – Flexibility for non-standard scenarios and variable slack spans
• Topped Poles – Quickly model topped poles without the need for catalog entries
• Insulator Uplift Checks – Configurable uplift checks to ensure adherence to design standards
• Additional Bracket Types – Additional bracket types were introduced, further expanding the modeling capabilities for pole configurations
• Expanded Parts Catalog – Now more than 2,800 parts available

Behind-the-scenes enhancements

• Strengthened authentication and security
• Expanded internal support tools for faster customer assistance
• Performance improvements and optimizations across all products
• Enhanced user experience with workflow and UI improvements
• Infrastructure upgrades for faster, more reliable releases

To our clients, thank you for putting your trust in IKE. Your feedback and partnership have been instrumental in shaping these product developments and driving meaningful improvements. We look forward to finding more ways to maximize your productivity and get the most from your IKE products in the year ahead.

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Chris DeJohn, Senior Vice President of Sales at ikeGPS, has a wealth of experience in enterprise, communications, and utility markets. Throughout his career, he led teams in the emergence and technology transformation of some of the world’s largest network and utility infrastructures. Chris leads IKE’s customer-facing teams in applying our industry-leading technologies to guide customers in navigating this evolution.